A diaper or nappy may be a quite underwear that allows one to defecate or urinate during a discreet manner. When diapers become soiled, they require changing; this process is commonly performed by a person like a parent or caregiver.
Diapers are primarily worn by children who aren't yet potty trained or experience bedwetting. However, they will even be utilized by adults with incontinence or in certain circumstances where access to a bathroom is unavailable. These can include the elderly, those with a physical or mental disability, and other people working in extreme conditions like astronauts. It’s not uncommon for people to wear diapers under dry suits.
The Baby Diaper Industry has revolutionized the FMCG industry. The diapers have the flexibility to contain the urine by converting it into gel.
Thus, due to this property, the diapers are gaining huge consumption amongst the baby as well as adult population. Further, it is anticipated that the Baby Diaper market is expected to reach around INR 200 Billion by 2022, growing at a double digit CAGR over the forecasted period 2017-2022.
Disposable diapers market would garner substantial market share of about 63% of the estimated global market by 2020. The changing environmental needs would limit the use of disposable diaper in the future, promoting the usage of bio-degradable diapers. The companies operating in this market are focusing on manufacturing cost effective and skin friendly diapers that will cater to the customers with pressing demands for quality and cost effectiveness.
The various types of baby diapers available in the markets include cloth diapers, swim pants, training nappies, and a wide category of disposable diapers such as biodegradable, super-absorbent, and ultra-absorbent diapers. In India, the segment of disposable diapers accounts for more than 75% of the market share.
The diaper industry in India has grown with a CAGR of more than 20% over the last five years from 2011-12 to 2016-17. The diaper market largely consists of baby diapers in India with more than 95% volume share whereas adult diapers have just started their foray into the mainstream market. Further, it is anticipated that the Diaper market is expected to reach around INR 200 Billion by 2022, growing at a double digit CAGR over the forecasted period 2017–2022.
The adult diapers market in India started at a coffee development level, it's grown rapidly. The continuous construction of international hospital chains helped many diaper manufacturers to market their brands across India. Today, 70% of adult diapers are sold through hospitals and their affiliated stores, which are welcomed by Indians. The bulk of adult diapers are diapers, pads, and nursing pads. Indian senior centers a true so beginning to promote adult diapers. As a whole any entrepreneur can venture during this project without risk and earn profit.
Few Indian major players are as under
Mediklin Healthcare Ltd.
Me N Moms Pvt. Ltd.
Kimberly-Clark India Pvt. Ltd.
Diapers India Ltd.
Auctus Pharma Ltd
Amkay Products Pvt. Ltd.
Nobel Hygiene Pvt. Ltd.
Pigeon India Pvt. Ltd.